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Mining Basketball in Mineral Illinois

Mining Basketball in Mineral Illinois

Great teamwork between the Basketball Museum of Illinois and the Illinois High School Glory Days website team helped them discover incredible gems (history and memorabilia) in Mineral, Illinois on July 15. Dave Nanninga, the leader of his Illinois High School Glory...

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Who Were the First Professional Basketball Teams?

Who Were the First Professional Basketball Teams?

Before the NBA, there was a professional league that started in 1898. The organizers called it the National League, but it only had six teams that were near Philadelphia. Fred Cooper coached Team Trenton, which won the first two championships that the National League...

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The Top 10 Most Unbelievable Basketball Facts in History

The Top 10 Most Unbelievable Basketball Facts in History

Basketball fans love to collect statistics. For example, did you know that at the time of writing, players have scored over 13,000,000 points in the NBA since it started? Some of these basketball stats are impressive. But more surprisingly, basketball facts step...

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A Guide to the Best NBA Basketball Coaches of All Time

A Guide to the Best NBA Basketball Coaches of All Time

The NBA has 30 teams. This makes 30 basketball coaches. Over the years, some coaches come, some go, and some stay. What will never change is the best basketball coaches of all time. When you read this list, you will understand why there are some tough shoes to fill if...

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